1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
April 5, 1813
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The 1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1813, in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent United States Senator from Massachusetts Joseph Bradley Varnum.[1]
General election
On election day, April 5, 1813, incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 12,480 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Joseph Bradley Varnum, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for his ninth overall term on May 30, 1813.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Caleb Strong (incumbent) | 56,754 | 56.89% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Joseph Bradley Varnum | 42,789 | 42.90% | |
| Scattering | 211 | 0.21% | ||
| Total votes | 99,754 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Caleb Strong". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 25, 2005. Retrieved 2024-05-24.